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Job Title: Higher Education Expert I Service Line: Government & Public Sector Sub-Service Line: Education & Skilling Location: Patna, Bihar Work Arrangement: Travel as per client requirement >> About KPMG India KPMG entities in India are established under the laws of India and are owned and managed (as the case may be) by established Indian professionals. Established in August 1993, the KPMG entities have rapidly built a significant competitive presence in the country. Today we operate from offices across 14 cities including in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Vadodara and Vijayawada. Our differentiation is derived from a rapid performance-based, industry-tailored and technology-enabled business advisory services delivered by some of the leading talented professionals in the country. KPMG professionals are grouped by industry focus and our clients are able to deal with industry professionals who speak their language. Our internal information technology and knowledge management systems enable the delivery of informed and timely business advice to clients. >> About E&S (Education & skilling) Advisory The Indian education and skill development sector has seen an accelerated growth and a rapid shift towards digital-learning models recently, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. This shift has bought about an increased requirement of digital assets, infrastructure, upskilling of teachers and content. With the requirement of tech-enabled learning solutions to only accelerate further, the Government is laying down new frameworks, and adopting an even more holistic and futuristic approach towards education and skill development. The education and skill development practice of KPMG in India comprises a team of experienced professionals delivering forward-looking advisory services across the spectrum, such as K-12 education including Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), foundational literacy and numeracy skills, Technical and Vocational Education, and Training (TVET), higher education, education technology, and supplementary education. We are a part of the KPMG Connected Enterprise for higher education and a key member of the KPMG Global Steering Committee for education and skill development. Our team has delivered multiple engagements in the past decade, catering to a wide range of clients, including the central and state governments, regulators, public institutions, private educational institutions, corporates, not-for profit organizations, with bilateral and multi- lateral donors, International Financial Institutions (IFIs), foundations and ed-tech players. Educational Qualifications: PhD or Masters degree in Education, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, with at least 3 years specifically in the Higher Education sector. Key Responsibilities: Conduct secondary research and prepare comprehensive policy documents related to Higher Education. Provide implementation support for the National Education Policy (NEP) to the Department of Education (DoE) and other stakeholders. Guide Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in developing Institutional Development Plans (IDPs) aligned with NEP objectives. Analyze data from the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) to generate insights relevant to NEP implementation. Identify and recommend the introduction of new academic courses in line with emerging trends and national priorities. Design and deliver capacity-building programs for stakeholders in the Higher Education ecosystem. Propose strategies for academic and research collaborations with leading national and international institutions/universities. Recommend actionable steps to enhance Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) and Gender Parity Index (GPI). Support the establishment of Research Chairs and Professor-Emeritus systems in select HEIs. Assist in the creation of a digital student resource center to facilitate international opportunities and scholarship aggregation. Required Skills and Competencies: Strong understanding of higher education policy frameworks, especially NEP 2020. Proven experience in policy drafting, research, and stakeholder engagement. Analytical skills for interpreting educational data and deriving actionable insights. Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills. Ability to work collaboratively with government bodies, academic institutions, and international partners. Desirable Attributes: Experience working with government or multilateral organizations. Familiarity with digital tools and platforms for education management and student engagement. Exposure to international education systems and global academic partnerships.
